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Cervical lymph node metastasis is common in thyroid cancer. Imaging like ultrasound and CT, along with fine-needle aspiration, helps detect and manage these metastases, guiding selective lymph node dissections.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Cervical lymph node (LN) metastases are frequent in thyroid cancer, primarily in central (level VI) and lateral (levels II-V) neck compartments.
  • Prophylactic lymph node dissections are rarely performed due to morbidity concerns and lack of survival benefit, emphasizing the need for selective approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current preoperative and postoperative imaging and diagnostic strategies for cervical lymph node metastases in thyroid cancer.
  • To highlight the role of imaging and fine-needle aspiration in guiding selective lymph node dissections and surveillance.

Main Methods:

  • Preoperative assessment using cervical ultrasound (US) and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) to characterize LNs based on size, morphology, and growth.
  • US-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) with thyroglobulin (Tg) washout for equivocal LNs.
  • Postoperative surveillance utilizing US, CT, Tg levels, and occasionally thyroid uptake scans or positron emission tomography (PET).

Main Results:

  • US and CT effectively characterize LNs in levels II-VI, assessing malignancy risk.
  • US-guided FNA with Tg washout provides definitive diagnosis for suspicious LNs.
  • Postoperative surveillance with imaging and biochemical markers aids in detecting recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Selective lymph node dissection is crucial in managing thyroid cancer cervical metastases.
  • A multimodal approach combining imaging (US, CT), FNA, and biochemical markers is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective surveillance.